Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says at the beginning of the government’s meeting that he backs Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan’s efforts to appoint ex-IDF general Gal Hirsch for the position of chief of police.
Netanyahu says Hirsch is a “worthy” candidate who will be “an excellent [police] chief.”
“I extend my full support to the minister of public security and his efforts to appoint the best man for the job of chief of Israel Police,” says Netanyahu.
“Hirsch is the right man at the right place. He is an officer with values, dedicated, and has the ability to bring change and contribute to strengthening Israel Police and the rule of law in the country,” he says.
Meanwhile, as Hirsch’s appointment became complicated due to various legal inquiries that may indirectly involve a company he established after he left the IDF, the government approved extending the tenure of acting chief of police Bentzi Sau until October 14 or until Hirsch’s appointment finally gets voted on by the government.
Gal Hirsch (screen capture: YouTube)
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